David Cronenberg

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 21 films, with $239,461,292 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #696)
Best-known technical roles: A History of Violence (Director), Eastern Promises (Director), A Dangerous Method (Director), The Dead Zone (Director), Crimes of the Future (Director)
Best-known acting roles: Gynecologist (The Fly), Man at Lake (To Die For), Dr. Wimmer (Jason X), (Barney's Version), Obstetrician (Dead Ringers)
Most productive collaborators: Viggo Mortensen, Howard Shore, Steve Knight, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel
Born: March 15, 1943 (81 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting3$7,527,644$2,745,728$10,273,372
Cameo1$9,134,733$0$9,134,733
Lead Ensemble Member1$265,319$0$265,319
(Unclassified)6$93,683,006$10,841,660$104,524,666
In Technical RolesDirector21$153,609,885$85,851,407$239,461,292
Screenwriter8$21,069,992$7,329,202$28,399,194
Producer1$3,357,324$55,056$3,412,380

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,527 $265,319
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,541 $110,610,702
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 44,601-44,700) 44,657 $13,587,388
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,331 $265,319
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,601-28,700) 28,639 $124,198,090
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 552 $153,609,885
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,198 $3,357,324
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,933 $21,069,992
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 890 $85,851,407
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,342 $55,056
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,605 $7,329,202
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 696 $239,461,292
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,620 $3,412,380
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,512 $28,399,194

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Weekend predictions: $50 million the goal for Maverick

June 3rd, 2022

Top Gun: Maverick

With no new films playing in over 1,000 theaters this weekend, Top Gun: Maverick doesn’t face much competition in its second weekend. It could still fall dramatically though, given it posted big numbers from previews (which are included in its opening-weekend $126 million total), and it was a perfect fit for Memorial Day weekend. Some repeat business from ultra fans could stem the losses, but our model thinks anything over $50 million would be a good total this time around. More...

Theater counts: It’s full speed ahead for Top Gun: Maverick as it enters its second week

June 2nd, 2022

Top Gun: Maverick

After crushing it at the box office last weekend, Top Gun: Maverick ascends even higher than its record breaking opening theater count, adding 16 additional theaters to its already vast location count this week, coming in this week in 4,751 theaters. Two other wide releases land in theaters this week in Watcher and David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future with the former set to debut in 764 locations, while the latter in an estimated 900 theaters. This week is much more subdued regarding new releases as next week another monster franchise sequel will release by way of Jurassic World: Dominion, which is projected to arrive in about 4,500 locations. More...

2017 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part III - Limited Releases, Classics, Foreign Imports

December 16th, 2017

The Big Sick

Both the first installment First-run Releases and the second installment, TV on DVD releases, were shorter than I would have liked, as this hasn’t been a great year for either wide releases or TV on DVD releases. That said, the third installment of our Holiday Gift Guide deals with limited releases, classics, and foreign imports and this list can get out of hand rather quickly. There will more releases on this list than the previous two, starting with... More...

Home Market Releases for October 13th, 2015

October 13th, 2015

Aladdin

There are two $100 million movies on this week's list of Home Market Releases: Spy, which earned more than $100 million domestically, and Tomorrowland, which merely cost more than $100 million to make. Spy is arguably the best release on this week's list, but the Blu-ray was already named Pick of the Week, so that honor is going to Aladdin's Blu-ray debut this week. More...

Limited Releases: Summer of '71

February 27th, 2015

'71 poster

There are a number of limited releases that are earning excellent reviews, including '71, which might be the biggest hit of the week. Or there might not be any limited release that will become a hit. Maps to the Stars has a great cast, but its reviews are only good. Plus is is playong on Video on Demand. Likewise, Wild Canaries is earning excellent reviews, but it is also playing on Video on Demand. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for July 15th, 2014

July 14th, 2014

There is actually a $100 million hit on this week's list of new releases, which puts it miles ahead of most of recent weeks. Unfortunately, that new release is Rio 2, which isn't terrible, but it certainly isn't Pick of the Week material either. Worse still, there is practically no depth this week and almost none of the new DVDs / Blu-rays are Pick of the Week contenders. Fortunately, "Weird Al" Yankovic comes to the rescue with Mandatory Fun, which is a CD, which I normally don't talk about. As far as DVDs and Blu-rays are concerned, Orphan Black: Season 2 on Blu-ray is clearly the best. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 9th, 2013

April 8th, 2013

It's another bad week on the home market. According to Amazon.com, the biggest release of the week is the fifth season of Merlin, which is a British TV show. Gabriel Iglesias' latest Stand-Up Concert DVD is right behind. The rest of the top five is filled with a canceled cable show and a poorly reviewed limited release. The best release of the week is Naked Lunch Criterion Collection Blu-ray, which is great, but not quite Pick of the Week material. (It is just too bizarre for most people.) Fortunately, Lincoln on Four-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack finally arrived and I was able to review it. Despite it not coming out this week, or this month, it is still the Pick of the Week material. It towers that high above this week's releases. I do hope more people check out Sexy Evil Genius on DVD than its sales ranking indicates. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 15th, 2013

January 15th, 2013

It is a rather shallow week on the home market. Taken 2 should come away with an easy win, but after that, there's almost nothing that will reach the top 30 for the week. Also, Taken 2 is not Pick of the Week material. I don't know if there is anything that is truly Pick of the Week material. Wake in Fright comes the closest, but the DVD or Blu-ray is still late, I hate giving this title when I'm still waiting for the screener. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: eXistenZ

January 10th, 2013

eXistenZ is a Canadian movie that cost more than $30 million Canadian dollars to make, but made less than $3 million at the domestic box office. There's never been a time when the exchange rate was great enough to cover that difference. Is it a bad movie? Is that why it failed to find an audience? Or is it, like so many David Cronenberg movies, just too weird for a mainstream audience? More...

Limited Releases: Smashing Success

October 12th, 2012

It's a very busy week for limited releases with a dozen films on this week's list. There are few that are earning good buzz or strong reviews, and even a couple earning both. Smashed is probably the film with the best chance at earning mainstream success. The Big Picture, Middle of Nowhere, and Gaybe are also earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Feb 5, 2021Falling Dr. Klausner $1,402,713$1,402,713
Feb 28, 2020Clifton Hill Walter $25,084$25,084
Jan 14, 2011Barney's Version $7,502,560$1,343,015$8,845,575
Apr 26, 2002Jason X Dr. Wimmer $13,121,555$3,830,243$16,951,798
Oct 23, 1998Last Night Duncan $265,319$265,319
Sep 27, 1995To Die For Man at Lake $21,284,514$6,404,230$27,688,744
Sep 9, 1994Trial by Jury Director $6,971,777$6,971,777
Feb 16, 1990Nightbreed Dr. Philip K. Decker $8,000,000$605,163$8,605,163
Sep 23, 1988Dead Ringers Obstetrician $9,134,733$9,134,733
Aug 15, 1986The Fly Gynecologist $37,585,000$2,024$37,587,024
Feb 22, 1985Into the Night Group Supervisor $6,720,160$6,720,160
 
Averages $11,061,070$2,264,565$11,290,735
Totals 11 $110,610,702$13,587,388$124,198,090


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Oct 23, 1998Last Night $48,63428$265,319$265,319100.0%
 
Averages $48,63428$265,319$265,319100.0%
Totals 1 $265,319$265,319


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Feb 5, 2021Falling $1,402,713
Feb 28, 2020Clifton Hill $2,47719$25,084$25,084100.0%
Jan 14, 2011Barney's Version $362,524322$7,502,560$8,845,57584.8%
 
Averages $182,501171$3,763,822$3,424,45792.4%
Totals 3 $7,527,644$10,273,372

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,527 $265,319
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 52,701-52,800) 52,768 $7,527,644
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,201-17,300) 17,299 $101,475,969
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,364 $290,403
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 44,701-44,800) 44,794 $16,637,293
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,375 $9,134,733
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,541 $110,610,702
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 50,101-50,200) 50,121 $2,745,728
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 41,801-41,900) 41,838 $13,587,388
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 45,801-45,900) 45,868 $2,745,728
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 44,601-44,700) 44,657 $13,587,388
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,331 $265,319
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 54,901-55,000) 54,983 $10,273,372
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,401-27,500) 27,475 $115,063,357
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 16,501-16,600) 16,548 $290,403
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 47,401-47,500) 47,427 $19,383,021
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,476 $9,134,733
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,601-28,700) 28,639 $124,198,090
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,542 $265,319
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,937 $265,319
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,001 $265,319
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,676 $265,319
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 988 $265,319
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,155 $265,319
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,534 $265,319
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,398 $265,319
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,113 $265,319
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,571 $265,319
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Lionsgate Movies (Rank 601-700) 673 $265,319
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Lionsgate Movies (Rank 701-800) 749 $265,319

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 31, 2023The Shrouds Director
Jun 3, 2022Crimes of the Future Director
Screenwriter		 $2,452,882$1,157,158$3,610,040
Feb 27, 2015Maps to the Stars Director $350,741$533,395$884,136
Aug 17, 2012Cosmopolis Director
Screenwriter		 $743,636$6,116,988$6,860,624
Nov 23, 2011A Dangerous Method Director $5,702,083$9,105,448$14,807,531
Sep 14, 2007Eastern Promises Director $17,181,265$38,895,823$56,077,088
Sep 23, 2005A History of Violence Director $31,493,782$29,984,015$61,477,797
Jun 1, 2004Rabid Director
Feb 28, 2003Spider Director $1,641,788$1,641,788
Apr 23, 1999eXistenZ Director
Screenwriter		 $2,840,417$2,840,417
Oct 4, 1996Crash Director
Screenwriter
Producer		 $3,357,324$55,056$3,412,380
Oct 1, 1993M. Butterfly Director $1,498,795$1,498,795
Dec 1, 1991Naked Lunch Director
Screenwriter		 $2,541,000$2,541,000
Sep 23, 1988Dead Ringers Director
Screenwriter		 $9,134,733$9,134,733
Aug 15, 1986The Fly Director $37,585,000$2,024$37,587,024
Oct 21, 1983The Dead Zone Director $20,766,000$20,766,000
Feb 4, 1983Videodrome Director $2,120,439$1,500$2,121,939
1981Scanners Director $14,200,000$14,200,000
May 31, 1979The Brood Director
Screenwriter
Jul 6, 1976Shivers Director
Screenwriter
Apr 7, 1976They Came From Within Director
 
Averages $9,600,618$9,539,045$14,966,331
Totals 21 $153,609,885$85,851,407$239,461,292


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Dec 31, 2023The Shrouds
Jun 3, 2022Crimes of the Future $1,117,962773$2,452,882$3,610,04067.9%
Feb 27, 2015Maps to the Stars $143,42266$350,741$884,13639.7%
Aug 17, 2012Cosmopolis $56,56665$743,636$6,860,62410.8%
Nov 23, 2011A Dangerous Method $167,953365$5,702,083$14,807,53138.5%
Sep 14, 2007Eastern Promises $547,0921,408$17,181,265$56,077,08830.6%
Sep 23, 2005A History of Violence $515,9921,348$31,493,782$61,477,79751.2%
Jun 1, 2004Rabid
Feb 28, 2003Spider $189,35054$1,641,788$1,641,788100.0%
Apr 23, 1999eXistenZ $810,262256$2,840,417$2,840,417100.0%
Oct 4, 1996Crash $738,339339$3,357,324$3,412,38098.4%
Oct 1, 1993M. Butterfly $1,498,795$1,498,795100.0%
Dec 1, 1991Naked Lunch $2,541,000$2,541,000100.0%
Sep 23, 1988Dead Ringers $3,012,1801,048$9,134,733$9,134,733100.0%
Aug 15, 1986The Fly $7,000,4231,201$37,585,000$37,587,024100.0%
Oct 21, 1983The Dead Zone $4,556,0831,293$20,766,000$20,766,000100.0%
Feb 4, 1983Videodrome $1,194,175600$2,120,439$2,121,93999.9%
1981Scanners $14,200,000$14,200,000100.0%
May 31, 1979The Brood
Jul 6, 1976Shivers
Apr 7, 1976They Came From Within
 
Averages $1,542,292678$9,600,618$14,966,33177.3%
Totals 21 $153,609,885$239,461,292


Producer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Oct 4, 1996Crash $738,339339$3,357,324$3,412,38098.4%
 
Averages $738,339339$3,357,324$3,412,38098.4%
Totals 1 $3,357,324$3,412,380


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jun 3, 2022Crimes of the Future $1,117,962773$2,452,882$3,610,04067.9%
Aug 17, 2012Cosmopolis $56,56665$743,636$6,860,62410.8%
Apr 23, 1999eXistenZ $810,262256$2,840,417$2,840,417100.0%
Oct 4, 1996Crash $738,339339$3,357,324$3,412,38098.4%
Dec 1, 1991Naked Lunch $2,541,000$2,541,000100.0%
Sep 23, 1988Dead Ringers $3,012,1801,048$9,134,733$9,134,733100.0%
May 31, 1979The Brood
Jul 6, 1976Shivers
 
Averages $1,147,062496$3,511,665$4,733,19979.5%
Totals 8 $21,069,992$28,399,194

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 552 $153,609,885
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,198 $3,357,324
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,933 $21,069,992
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 890 $85,851,407
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,342 $55,056
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,605 $7,329,202
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 696 $239,461,292
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,620 $3,412,380
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,512 $28,399,194